A collection of 12 images from my visit in July 2014 under the general theme of Life and People in Artsakh. A series of moments that begin to paint an understanding of life in this country.
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Artsakh / Nagorno-Karabakh :Peacebuilding is about People not Politicians.
Politicians create war but they rarely deliver lasting peace. Over the next few years we will be remembering the centenary of the First World War. At the time it was considered to be the “war to all end all wars”… Read More ›
The Insidious Politicking with “875,000” Azerbaijanis.
I have always been intrigued by the oft quoted number, by those sympathetic to the Azerbaijani perspective of the war, of 875000 people being Internally Displaced People (IDP’s) or refugees from the war. Also, the lobbying campaign to allow them… Read More ›
Official response from UK Foreign Office to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Despite being given an assurance that I would be granted an interview with a Foreign Office official to discuss the UK position on Nagorno-Karabakh, this was subsequently revoked, and I was offered this statement. I shall continue to pursue them,… Read More ›
Artsakh Village War Heroes and Broken Hearts
Khndzristan is an unassuming village in the Askeran region of Artsakh populated by several hundred people living off the land, growing most of their food, and keeping animals. It is a life which is very close to nature, is short… Read More ›
21 ՔՍԱՆՄԵԿ : Recognising 21 Years of Independence for Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)
2012 will recognise the 21st Anniversary of the Independence of Artsakh / Nagorno-Karabakh and to celebrate this I have compiled a collection of 21 Images from my 6 visits to the region which represent 21 personal perspectives. Stepanakert has always… Read More ›
Artsakh’s Future : “It’s a good generation – we can do many things”
The sound of cars speeding up the main streets, horns blaring out repeatedly, dressed and trimmed with flowers and ribbons is always a sure sign of another wedding in Stepanakert. Pedestrians know to keep their distance from the edge… Read More ›
Stendal : A Business for the Community
When I visited Stepanakert last May, I was given the opportunity to go to the Stendal Music Club at the bottom of Mashtots Street, just for a drink, chat, and a little karaoke – not a past-time that I’m particularly… Read More ›
Caring for the Future of Artsakh
The care of newly born babies and children is a critical part of supporting the life-blood of a country, and modern facilities and equipment are essential to providing quality health care for all ages. Unfortunately due to a history of… Read More ›
Artsakh Village Life: Living in the Nature
At 6 o’ clock in the morning, the cock crows through the silent mist in the mountains of Khndzristan in the Askeran region of Artsakh. Arkady Beglaryan stirs from his sleep; the rest of the family, who enjoyed the fruits… Read More ›
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